Workshop Controller


Company:	Octane Recruitment Ltd
Salary:	£35,000 - £38,000
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Shirley, B90 4NU
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	6 Jul 2026
Closing date:	4 Aug 2026

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Summary

Workshop Controller

Location: Solihull

Salary: £32,000 basic + £38,000 OTE

Hours: Permanent, Full Time

Ref: 30418

Are you an experienced Workshop Controller ready for your next step? Join our client’s busy and well established Worksop in the Solihull area. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a recognised brand and advance your long term career with a thriving team.

Our client operates a modern, high volume workshop equipped with the latest diagnostic and repair technology to ensure the highest repair standards. You’ll be joining a professional team dedicated to delivering exceptional customer service and industry leading repair quality. This role offers a fantastic platform for development within a respected organisation that continues to grow.

What’s on Offer

- Basic salary up to £32,000 + £6,000 bonus

- 31 days holiday, rising to 33 with length of service

- Birthday off as an additional paid day

- Company pension scheme

- Staff discounts on vehicles, servicing, parts & labour

- Retail & lifestyle savings via a dedicated benefits platform

- Access to Dentist on Demand

- Optional healthcare cash plans

- Industry‑leading training and clear career progression opportunities

What You’ll Be Doing

- Allocating work to Technicians and ensuring efficiency, quality, and productivity targets are consistently met

- Working closely with Service Advisors to manage workflow and keep customers informed

- Monitoring workshop performance to ensure all jobs are completed within agreed timescales

- Identifying and resolving operational issues quickly and effectively

- Supporting the workshop team to maintain high standards of workmanship and customer care

What We’re Looking For

- Previous experience in the automotive industry, ideally as a Workshop Controller or Senior Technician

- Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail

- Confident communicator who can work effectively across departments

- A proactive leader who can motivate and support a team to achieve targets

- Professional, solutions‑focused approach with a commitment to customer satisfaction

Why Join This Group?

You’ll be part of a supportive, ambitious team where performance is recognised and rewarded. With ongoing training and genuine opportunities for progression, this is a great step for anyone looking to advance their career in automotive aftersales and workshop management.

Ready to take the next step in your automotive career?

Apply now and join a team that values expertise, teamwork, and exceptional service.

Consultant: William Olivier - Octane Recruitment

WOVT

Octane Recruitment is a specialist Automotive and Motor Trade recruitment agency, working with main dealerships, bodyshops, tyre management companies, parts distribution centres, independent garages, fleet operators, HGV companies, import centres and manufacturers across the UK. We recruit across the motor trade and related industries.

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